narrowing Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. noun an instance of becoming narrow
   
2. noun a decrease in width
   
3. noun the act of making something narrower
   
4. verb make or become more narrow or restricted
   narrow; contract.
   
   • The selection was narrowed
   • The road narrowed
5. verb define clearly
   nail down; pin down; narrow down; narrow; specify; peg down.
   
   • I cannot narrow down the rules for this game
6. verb become more focus on an area of activity or field of study
   specialise; narrow down; specialize; narrow.
   
   • She specializes in Near Eastern history
7. verb become tight or as if tight
   constrict; narrow; constringe.
   
   • Her throat constricted
8. adjective satellite becoming gradually narrower
   tapered; tapering.
   
   • long tapering fingers
   • trousers with tapered legs
9. adjective satellite (of circumstances) tending to constrict freedom
   constricting; constrictive.
   

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